James McClean

MLS Rumours

The New York Red Bulls are being linked with a move for Romanian winger Victoras Astafei, and have been in discussions over a possible deal throughout June. (REPORT)

Recently released Birmingham City defender Will Packwood is now on trial with New York Red Bulls after spending time with New England Revolution earlier this month. (REPORT)

Recently released Southampton goalkeeper Cody Cropper has turned down a return home to play in America. (REPORT)

Premier League Rumours

Manchester United are ready to offer Real Madrid £21 million as well as £22 million-rated goalkeeper David De Gea to secure the signing of Sergio Ramos, but will have to offer him £260,000-a-week. (REPORT)

McClean is a man in demand. The Irishman is set to leave the club following relegation to League One and could be on his way stateside after already meeting with the Red Bulls early last month.

Orlando City are also being linked with a move for the former Sunderland man but the Red Bulls look to be in the driving seat if he decides to become the latest Irishman to make the move to MLS.

Robbie Keane has been in America for a few years, while Kevin Doyle recently joined the Colorado Rapids and Sean St Ledger is with Orlando.

McClean’s only worry with a move to MLS is believed to be that he may limit his chances with the Republic of Ireland national team, but Keane has proved that you can still get international call-ups while playing across the pond.

Newcastle and Leeds are also being linked with the 26-year-old attacker, with the Premier League the player’s preferred choice.

The Magpies could move for him if Steve McClaren is appointed as the new manager this summer, according to the Daily Star, and so it seems McClean is going to have a tough choice to make.

He still has one year left on his current Wigan deal and so a transfer fee will be required, though the Red Bulls look set to offer the Latics the same amount of money they paid to sign McClean from Sunderland in 2013.

McClean caught the eye of Sunderland fans in 2011/12 and his performances saw him named Young Player of the Season during his first season with the Premier League club.

The 26-year-old winger picked up Wigan’s player of the year but is reportedly looking for a new challenge and Major League Soccer is a possibility. Rumours of a move have been ignited once again by onceuponametro.com.